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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,888.83, 6,746.54 and 2,650.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,888.83, 6,746.54 and 2,650.65 is: 3,657.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,888.83 : 6,746.54 = 2,650.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,888.83/6,746.54 = 2,650.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,888.83x = 6,746.54 × 2,650.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,888.83x = 17,882,722.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,882,722.88/4,888.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,657.87

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